Gas-producer.



PATRNTRD RRR. 18,1908.' G. J. WRBRR.

GAS PRODUCER.

APILIOATION PIL-ED FEB. 9, 1905.

` compound used in running the engine, thus atmospheric pressure and which has in the GEORGE J. WEBER, OF KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI.

GAS-PRODUCER.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Feb. 18, 1908.

Application filed February 9. 1905. Serial No. 244.940.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, GEORGE J. WEBER., a citizen of the United States, residing at Kansas City, in the county of Jackson and State of Missouri, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Apparatus for Producing Gas and Power, of which the following is a specification.

My invention relates to improvements in ap aratus for producing gas and power.

t relates particularly to the class of apparatus in whlch the power is produced in an engine of the explosive type driven directly by the products of combustion drawn by the engine from a gas producer, burning fuel such as charcoal, wood, coal or coke.

The object of my invention is to provide an apparatus by which the tarry and not easily vo atilized substances formed in the gas producer may be decomposed and converted with the other gaseous products into an explosive effecting the production of a gas of high efficiency for running the engine.

My invention provides further means by which the depth of the ignited fuel in the producerma be varied in accordance with the fuel emp oyed so that a relatively large amount of carbonio oxid may be produced therefrom.

My invention provides further, the introduction between the casing of the producer and the refractory lining therein of a heat insulating medium which conserves the heat,- and protects the metal wall of the producer chamber.

My invention provides still further, a producer chamber in which the fuel is burned at chamber a gas superheating device located above the ignited fuel and heated to incan* descence thereby, whereby the tarry and not easily volatilized substances are decomposed.

My invention provides further, novel means for subdividing and superheating the products of combustion within the producer chamber, together with means for introduc ing steam and air into contact with the super heated products whereby steam is decomposed and a large supply of hydrogen and carbonio oxid is produced.

My invention provides further, a fuel reservoir in the explosive force of the producer chamber and means whereby the distance between the discharge end of the fuel reservoir and grate or fuel support of the producer may be varied to suit the fuel employed.

My invention provides further, means for re taining the fuel reservoir at a relatively low temperature, thus-preventing overheating of the fuel held therein and preventing coking or bridging of the fuel in the reservoir.

My invention provides further, other novel features hereinafter fully described and claimed.

In the accompanying drawings, Figure 1 is a central vertical sectional view of the gas producer and part 'of the engine connected therewith. Fig. 2 is a plan v1ew of the support for the baffle plates. Fig. 3 isa horizon tal sectional view taken on the dotted line a-b of Fig. 1. Fig. 4 is a horizontal secional view taken on the dotted line c-d of 1g. 1. the lower part of the fuel reservoir, its lateral' wings and the bacle plate support.

Similar characters of reference denote similar parts.

1 denotes the tubular vertical casing of the gas producer' provided with a closed bottom plate 2, and a horizontal top plate 3. In the Fig. 5 is a vertical sectional view of casing is a transverse fuel support comprising a horizontal plate 4 having a central hole and supporting the grate bars 5. The casing is lined preferably with fire brick or clay 6, supported by the plate 4. Intermediate the linmg 6 and the casing 1 is a lining 7, preferably of asbestos or mineral wool and forming a heat insulating medium between the casing 1 and the burning fuel. The lining 7 prevents radiation of heat and protects the metal casing from injury thereby. In the upper end of the casing is a vertical movable horizontal plate 8, suspended by two vertical bolts 9 extending through openings provided therefor in the top 3. Two nuts 10 are mounted respectively on the upper ends of the bolts 9 and rest on the top of the plate 3. A reser-A voir tube 11 extends vertically downward from the plate 8 and is vertically movable therewith. Said tube 11 is disposed in alinement with a fuel opening 12 in the plate 3. Two diametrically opposite vertical wings 13 are provided on the reservoir 11 and extend from the plate S to a horizontal ring 14 secured to the lower end of the reservoir and provided with radial arms 15. On the arms 15 are mounted in criss-cross manner several series of baffle plates 16, which baille plates form a superheating device between which "tpeia Airasfeamnjmu.. f 1

Draiismaaf l the gaseous products of combustion pass. A ucts of combustion will heat the bai-lie mass of carbonaceous material 17 may be plates 16 and carbonaceous material V17 to a placed upon the upper row of baHie plates. state of incandescence which will decompose A tube 18 extends vertically from the plate the tarry gases undecomposed in the burning 8 through the top plate 3. Through this fuel. l/Vhen the baflie plates 16 are heated 70 tube the baffle lates 16 and the material 17 to incandescence the valves 30, 31 and 33 are may be inserte( A cover 19 is used to close vregulated to admit proper proportions of the upper end of the tube 18. To retain the steam and air, which steam and air will bei reservoir 11 at a relatively low temperature come superheated, the steam uniting with the side thereof adjacent the baffle plates 16 carbon-to form carbonio oxid and carbonio 75 has an asbestos lining 20. The opposite side acid gas. Some of the air entering through of the reservoir is provided with a water inlet pipe 32 will have its oxygen unite with jacket formed by a vertical curved plate 21 the material v17 to form additional carbonicextending between the ring 14 and the plate oxid. In order that the greatest relative 8 and between the two wings 13. Between quantity of carbonio oxid may be produced, 80 the reservoir and the curved plate 21 is a the depth of the ignited portion of the fuel, semi-circular space 22 in which a cooling fluid which is that lying between the lower end of such as water may be introduced through a the reservoir 11 and the plate 4, must be regvertical tube 23 having its lower end secured ulated to suit the fuel used. To do this the to the plate 8 in a hole directly above the nuts 10 are turned so as to raise or lower the 8'5 space 22 and which is slidable in a vertical reservoir 11. The roper adjustment for hole in the plate 3. An opening is provided any given fuel may e ascertained `by trial. in the casing 1 below the grate bars 5 for the Having thus described my invention, what 4 admission of air. A Iclosure 24 mounted on I claim and desire to secure by Letters Patthe casing 1 is employed to close said opening. ent is 90 25 denotes a steam conductor leading from 1. In a gas producer, the combination a suitable boiler, not shown, to and through with the combustion chamber provided With the casing 1 below the grate bars 5. A valve an inlet for air and an outlet for the'products 26 in said conductor may be employed to of combustion, of agas superheating mechanregulate the amount of steam introduced beism vertically adjustable in the chamber in" 95k low the grate bars. termediate the said inlet and outlet. -27 isa conductor leading upward from the y2. In a gas producer, the combination conductor 25 and having two discharge outwith the combustion chamber provided with let pipes 28 and 29 disposed one above the an inlet for air, and an-outlet for the gaseous other and extending through the casings 1 products of combustion, of a series of baffle 100 and linings 6 and 7. The outlet 29 is located lates vertically adjustable in the chamber preferably opposite the plate 16 and the upintermediate said inlet and outlet.

per outlet 28 opposite the material 17. Two 3. In a gas producer, the combination valves 30 and 31 control respectively the with the combustion chamber provided with passage of steam through the outlets 28 and an inlet for air and an inlet for steam, and 105 29. Intermediate the outlets 28 and 29 is an having a fuel support located above said inair inlet 32 having a valve 33. lets, and an outlet for gaseous products of 34 denotes the cylinder of an ordinary excombustion located abovey the fuel support, plosive engine and 35 a piston located therein. of a vertically adjustable super-heating mech- Agas outlet comprising a conductor 36 con-5 anism located above the said fuel support 110 nects the cylinder 34 with the producer and below thesaid outlet and in said comchamber at a point preferably above the mabustion chamber.

erial 17. The conductor 36 is provided 4. In a gas producer, the combi-nation with an inlet tube 37 having a valve 38 which with the combustion chamber provided with controls. the admission or air to be drawn in a fuel support, inletsfor air and steam dis- -115 and mixed with the pfoducer gas passing posed below said support, an outlet for gasthrough the conductor 36. eous products of combustion located above In o erating my invention fuel is inserted said support, and baffle plates vertically adthroug the opening 12 and reservoir 11 and justahle intermediate the said outlet and said deposited upon the grate 5. The closure 24 support. f 120 is then adjusted to admit air and the fuel ig- 5. In a gas producer, the combination nited. Steam is then admitted through the with a combustion chamber provided with a conductor 25, past the valve 26. .The engine fuel support, of a fuel reservoir disposed piston 35 is then moved to draw into the above said support, superheating means carcylinder 34 by suction, through thel conried by said reservoir and means by which '125 ductor 36, the gaseous products of combusthe distance between the support and resertion and the air to be mixed therewith'. The voir may be varied. mixed gas and air is exploded in the ordinary 6. In a gas producer, the combination manner,` after compression, thus imparting with a combustion chamber provided with a movement to the piston. The gaseous prodfuel support, ofl a fuel reservoir disposed 130 above the said support, superheating means carried by said reservoir and means for vertically adjusting the reservoir.

7. In a gas producer, the combination with a combustion chamber having a fuel support, an inlet for air below said support and an outlet for gaseous products above said support, of a fuel reservoir in said chamber above said support and with its discharge end below said outlet, and vertically adjustablegas superheating device located in said chamber mtermediate said support and said outlet.

.8. In a gas producer, the combination with a combustion chamber, having a fuel support, an inlet for air and an outlet for the gaseous products disposed respectively below and above said support, of a fuel reser voir in said chamber above said support, means for varying the distance between said reservoir andjsaid support, and a superheating device carried by said reservoir and located intermediate the lower end of said reservoir and said outlet.

9. In a gas reducer, the combination with a combustion chamber having a fuel support, an air inlet and a gas outlet located respectively below and above said support, of a vertically adjustable fuel reservolr in said chamber above said support, and a gas superheating device carried by said reservoir and located intermediate said support and s'aid outlet.

10. The combination with a combustion chamber having a fuel support, an air inlet [and a 'gas outlet disposed respectively below and above said su port, of a fuel reservoir vertically adjustab e in said chamber above said support, and baffle plates carried by said reservoir and located intermediate the support and outlet. i

11. The combination with a combustion chamber having a fuel support, an air inlet Aand a gas outlet disposed respectively below and above said support, of a vertically adjustable fuel reservoir m said chamber above said support, and a gas superheatmg device vertically movable with said reservoir and intermediate the outlet and support.

12. The combination with a combustion chamber having a fuel support, an air inlet and a gas outlet disposed respectively below and above said support, of a vertically adjustable fuel reservoirin said chamber above said support, and a gas superheating device vertically movable in said chamber intermediate the support and outlet.

1.3. The combination with a combustion chamber having a fuel support, an air inlet and a gas outlet located respectively below and above said support, of a vertically adjustablefuel reservoirloeated in said chamber above support, and a plurality of baffle plates in .said chamber and vertically adjustable inJ-rmediate said support and said outlet.

14. The combination with a combustion chamber having a fuel support, an air inlet, and a gas outlet located respectively below and above lsaid support, of a vertically adjustable fuel reservoir in said chamber above said support, and aplurality of bai'lie .plates in said chamber and vertically adjustable with said fuel reservoir.

15. The combination with a combustion chamber having a fuel support, an air inlet and gas outlet located respectively belovi7V and above said support, of a fuel reservoir in said chamber above said support, a gas superheating device located intermediate the outlet and said support, and a heat insulating medium located between saidfreservoir and said superheating device.

16. The combination with a combustion chamber having a fuel support, an -air inlet and gas outlet, of a fuel reservoir vertically adjustable in said chamber, and a series of baffle plates intermediate the reservoir yand the inner wall of the chamberand above the support.

17. The combination with a combustion chamber having a fuel support, -an air 'inlet and gas outlet, of a fuel reservoir in said chamber above said support, a series of baffle plates intermediate the reservoir and the inner wall of thechamber, and-intermediate the outlet and support, and means for vertically adjusting the reservoir and baffle plates.

18. The combination with a combustion chamber having a fuel support, an air inlet and a gas outlet, of a fuel reservoir in the chamber above the support, a series of 'baiile plates intermediate the 'reservoir and the inner wall of the chamber and intermediate the outlet and said support, and a heat insulating medium intermediate the bafHe plates and the reservoir.

19. The combination with a combustion chamber having a fuel support, an air inlet and a gas outlet, of a fuel reservoir in said chamber above said support, a series of bafiie plates intermediate the reservoir and the inner wall of the chamber and intermediate the outlet and said support, a heat insu?v lating `medium intermediate the baffle plates and the reservoir, and means for varying the distance between the reservoir and support.

20. rlhe combination with a combustion chamber having a fuel support, an air inlet and gas outlet, of a fuel reservoir vertically adjustable in said chamber above said support, a series of baffle plates intermediate the reservoir and inner wall ofthe chamber, and a heat insulating medium intermediate the baffle plates and the reservoir.

21. The combination with a combustion chamber havinga fuel support, an air inlet and gas outlet, of a fuel reservoir vertically adjustable in said chamber above said support, a gas sup'erheating device carried by Said reservoir and intermediate said reservoir Cupola, Air Si steam injected.

and the inner wall of the chamber and intermediate the support and said outlet, and means for introducing a fluid into the chamber above said support and in contact with said superheating device.

22. The combination with a combustion chamber having a fuel support, an air inlet and a gas outlet, of'a fuel reservoir in said chamber above said support, means for varying the distance between said reservoir and the support, a gas superheating device carried by said reservoir and located intermediate the reservoir and the inner wall of the chamber and intermediate the support and outlet, and means for introducing a iiuid 'into the chamber in contact with said superheating device.

23. The combination with-a combustion chamber having a fuel support, an air inlet and as outlet, of a. fuel reservoir in said cham er above said support, a gas superheating device intermediate the reservoir and the inner Wall of the chamber, and intermediate the outlet and support, and means for introducing steam and air into said chamber in contact with said superheating device.

24. ,The combination with a combustion chamber having a fuel support, an air inlet and gas outlet, of a fuel reservoir vertically adjustable in said chamber above said support, a gas superheating device carried by said reservoir and located intermediate the reservoir and the inner wall of the chamber, and intermediate the support and outlet, and means for introducing steam and air into said chamber in contact with said superheating device.

25. The combination with a combustion chamber having a fuel support, an air inlet and as outlet, of a fuel reservoir in said chamlier above said support with its discharge end below said outlet, a gas superheating device located intermediate the reservoir and inner wall of the chamber, and intermediate the lower end of the reservoir and the outlet, and means for introducing a fluid into said chamber intermediate the outlet and the discharge end of the reservoir and in contact with said superheating device.

26. The combination with a combustion Achamber having a fuel support, an air inlet and gas outlet, of a fuel reservoir in said chamber above said support and having its discharge end below said outlet, a gas superheating device located intermediate the reservoir and the inner ywall of the chamber and intermediate the Asupport and outlet, means for introducing steam into said cham ber below said reservoir, and means for introducing steam and air into said chamber intermediate the outlet and the discharge end of the reservoir.

27. The combination with a combustion chamber having a fuel support, an air inlet and gas outlet, of a vertically adjustable fuel reservoir. in said chamber above said support, a gas superheating device intermediate the reservoir and the inner wall of the chamber, and intermediate the outlet and said support, means for introducing steam into the chamber below the discharge end of the reservoir, and means for introducing steam and air into the chamber intermediate the outlet and the discharge end of the reservoir and in contact with the superheating device.

28. The combination with a gas engine cylinder and piston, of a combustion lchamber having a fuel support, an air inlet and an outlet discharging into said cylinder, and means for varying the depth of ignited fuel in the chamber. f

29. The combination with a gas engine cylinder and piston, of a combustion chamber having a fuel support, an air inlet and an outlet discharging into the cylinder, a gas superlieating device located in the chamber intermediate the support and outlet, and means for varying the depth of ignited fuel in the chamber.

30. The combination with a gas engine cylinder and piston, of a combustion chamber having a fuel support, an air'inlet and gas outlet discharging into said cylinder, a gas superheating device located in said chamber intermediate saidsupport and outlet, means for varying the depth of ignited fuel in said chamber, and means for introducing a fluid into the chamber intermediate the ignited fuel and the outlet.

31. The combination with a gas ,engine cylinder and piston, of a combustion chamber having a fuel support, an air inlet and gas outlet discharging into said cylinder, means for varying the depth of ignited fuel in the chamber, a gas superheating device located in said chamber intermediate the support and the outlet, means for introducing a fluid into the chamber intermediate the outlet and the ignited fuel,u and means for introducing steam into the chamber below the ignited fuel.

432. The combination with a gas engine cylinder and piston, of a combustion chamber having a fuel support, an air inlet and gas outlet discharging into the cylinder, a fuel reservoir in the chamber, a gas superheating device located in the chamber intermediate the discharge end of the reservoir and the outlet, means for introducing a fluid into the chamber intermediate the discharge end ofthe reservoir and the outlet, and means for introducing steam into the chamber below the discharge end of the reservoir.

The combination with a gas engine cylinder and piston, of a combustion chamber having a fuel support, an air inlet and gas outlet discharging into said cylinder, a fuel reservoir in said chamber, and means for Varying the distance between said support and reservoir.

34. The combination with al gas engine cylinder and piston, of a combustion chamber having a fuel support, an air-inlet and gas outlet discharging into said cylinder, a fuel reservoir in said chamber, means for varying the distance between said support and the reservoir, and a gas superheating device located in the chamber intermediate the support and outlet.

35. The combination with a gas engine cylinder and piston, of a combustion chamber having a fuel support, an air inlet and gas outlet discharging into said cylinder, a fuel reservoir in said chamber, means for varying the distance between the reservoir and support, means for introducing a fluid into the chamber intermediate the discharge end ofthe reservoir and the outlet, and means for introducing steam into the chamber below the discharge end of the reservoir.

36. The combination with a gas engine cylinder and piston, of a combustion chamber having a fuel support, an air inlet and gas outlet discharging into said cylinder, a fuel reservoir in said chamber, means for varying the distance between the support and reservoir, a gas superheating device, located in the chamber intermediate the support and outlet, means for introducing steam into the chamber below the discharge end of the reservoir, and means for introducing a Huid into the chamber intermediate the outlet and the discharge end of the reservoir.

In testimony whereof I aHiX my signature in presence of two witnesses.

GEORGE J WEBER.

Titnesses WARREN D. HoUsE, HENRY F. ROSE. 

